Lawyer Lee T. Silver, graduated from University of Redlands, B.A., cum laude, 1981 Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1984, is now employed by Silver & Van Essen, P.C. at 300 Ottawa Avenue N.W., Suite 620 Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

While being a member of Grand Rapids (Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee; Past Chair, Bench/Bar Committee; Past Member, Judicial Evaluation Committee; Court Liaison Committee and Finance Committee) and American Bar Associations (Member, Litigation and Business Law Sections); American Inns of Court (Past Executive Committee Member); International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Past President, Grand Rapids Chapter); State Bar of Michigan; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Michigan Trial Lawyers Association., Lee T. Silver is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Lee T. Silver as your lawyer, you should consider whether Lee T. Silver offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Lee T. Silver has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Lee T. Silver's office is located at Grand Rapids, MI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Lee T. Silver has been admitted in 1984, Michigan, U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Commercial Litigation; Contract Litigation; Business Torts; Real Estate Litigation; Shareholder and Partnership Disputes; Fraud; Antitrust; Securities Litigation; Unfair Competition; Trade Secrets; Construction Litigation; Lender Liability; Employment Litigation; Professional Malpractice; Arbitration; Mediation; Employment Law; Sexual Harassment; Legal Malpractice; Libel, Slander and Defamation; Professional Liability; Civil Rights; Employment Claims; Probate Litigation; Noncompetition and Non-Solicitation Agreements; Estate Litigation; Trust Litigation; Architects and Engineers Liability; Municipal Liability.

Lee T. Silver's college and law school education includes University of Redlands, B.A., cum laude, 1981, Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 1984. Other biographical background includes Lee is a trial attorney who specializes in representing individuals and businesses of all sizes, from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies, in a wide variety of commercial disputes throughout the state of Michigan. During his 30 years of practice he has developed a long track record of achieving extraordinary results for his clients as he has successfully obtained numerous settlements and verdicts at trial of $1,000,000 or more when representing Plaintiffs. He has been equally successful when representing Defendants, as he has had numerous cases dismissed prior to trial, settled for nuisance value, or obtained no cause verdicts following trial. Lee recognizes the importance of keeping his clients informed of every aspect of thier case and is very mindful of the high cost of litigation. Consequently, he regularly communicates with his clients about finding The most practical and economical way to successfully resolve their disputes. Lee has received a number of honors and awards, and has been recognized by lawyers and judges throughout the State of Michigan for his legal ability as he has been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, Michigan Super Lawyers and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is based on peer review and is the highest rating possible for legal ability and ethics. Lee also frequently serves as am arbitrator and mediator. He is a member of the panel of Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association and is also a Court-a. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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